The Most Wonderful Time: Session 1

Join me next weekend for Session 1 of The Most Wonderful Time 2011 class series! We'll be making 10 Christmas cards, 5 each of these two designs:

The class will be on Saturday, October 22nd from 2-4p
The registration fee is $15
Click here to register by Monday, October 17th

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Get a head start on this year's Christmas cards! Can't make this session? Make plans to attend one of the other sessions on November 5, November 19, or December 3!

Happy Stamping!
Cari

It's was a Fabulous Social!

Note: I wrote this post over a week ago right after the social. All I had to do was to take pictures of the three projects we did and insert them into the post. I FINALLY got the pictures taken today. Wow. Life with a baby...

We had an incredible time! Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures taken during the party, but I have a few "before" pictures and a few pictures of the projects we completed. Enjoy!

The Place

The Projects

(this project started out as a 6x6 scrapbook page, but we all ended up changing it to this card instead...that's the beauty of paper--it can always be folded into a card! *smile*)

The Girl

(she was awesome by the way! she slept for most of the party, and after she woke up she was perfectly happy to hang out and get ready to cheer on the cats...who, by the way, are undefeated since she was born. yeah. we bleed purple.)

oh yeah, she loves this "taggies" dress with all the ribbons at the bottom :)

If you're interested in getting one of these dresses (she makes KU ones too...boo!), my mom got it from a lady who has a business called Homespun Crafts.



Happy Stamping!
Cari

This Weekend! It's a Stamping Social!

If you're in the Chicago area, plan to be at my place Saturday afternoon! It's going to be more fun than you'll want to miss :)

Valentine's Day Patchwork & Upcoming Class!

This fun little "patchwork" card is going to be part of my 7 Days of Valentine's Class that will be on February 6th (just in time to give away 7 days' worth of valentines to that special someone!)--more details to come!



I was having a terribly hard time with this card because I'm not very good at mixing and matching different embellishments...nor I am good at using any embellishments other than ribbon! One of my new stamping friends observed that I use ribbon on all of the cards that I make. I told her, "No way!"...and then I looked at my card display. Of the at least 40 cards I have displayed, all but 1 card--yes, all but 1--had ribbon on it. Hmm...maybe it's time to branch out and use some different embellishments! So, that's one of my new goals this year--to use embellishments other than ribbon. Of course, I still haven't made a card without ribbon, but I'm at least adding some other stuff to the mix :-)

If you're interested in making this card for yourself, be sure to contact me to register for my class! I'm also offering this class through the mail, so please contact me if you are interested in that option.

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It's an Open House...and you're invited!

That's right! You're invited to an Open House next Saturday, August 15 from 1-4p (come & go)! If you're in Chicago, be sure to stop by and invite your friends! There will be tons of fun activities:

• Giveaways--including gift sets, stamp sets, cards and more!
• FREE Make-and-Take Projects for card-makers and scrapbookers!
• Sign Up for my upcoming classes!

Don't miss out! I can't wait to see you here!

**Click here to see a Calendar of ALL my upcoming events!**

You're Invited!

It's that time again! A BRAND NEW CATALOG will be released on January 19th, so you're invited to enjoy free snacks, free stamping, and amazing deals on old and new products! Of course you'll also get to see the new catalog along with the new Décor Elements products and the new free Sale-a-Bration products!

Come & go as you please, and be sure to invite a friend or two to introduce them to the wonderful world of stamping!

Monday, January 19th from 6-9p (come & go)

In Topeka: Cori's House (click "contact me" above for specific directions)
In Manhattan: Cari's House (click "contact me" above for specific directions)

Please RSVP by Friday, January 16th (cari@ksu.edu) so that we have a general idea of how many to prepare for, but if you decide you can come at the last minute, please do!

Invitation Details:
Design: Mojo Monday sketch
Colors: Riding Hood Red, Kraft, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Stamp sets: Upsy Daisy, Hugs & Wishes

Happy Stamping! I hope to see YOU next Monday!

All-Occasion Stamp-A-Stack

Having greeting cards on hand always helps ensure that you can brighten someone's day with a hand-stamped note from the heart! Come make 10 all-occasion cards (including birthday, thank-you, just because, congratulations, etc.) to have on hand in a pinch. Just choose any 2-hour period between 10a and 3p to come and make your cards.

The registration fee is $20 and includes a whisper white envelope for each card.

Topeka
Saturday, January 17th
10a-3p (choose any 2-hour period)
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 14**

Manhattan
Saturday, January 24th
10a-3p (choose any 2-hour period)
**Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16**

Email me at cari@ksu.edu to register today! Happy Stamping!

Christmas Crop

Do you have some Christmas projects or your Christmas cards that you'd like some time to sit down and finish? Come this Saturday, December 6 for some uninterrupted time to finish your projects before Christmas gets into full swing.

Topeka & Manhattan
Saturday, December 6, 2008
9a-6p (come & go)

The fee is only $5 and includes open access to all our stamp sets & tools (including the Big Shot) as well as Christmas music and Christmas snacks!

Please RSVP as soon as possible to let us know when you're coming!

Merry Christmas & Happy Stamping!

Christmas Card Stamp 'Til You Cramp

If you’d like to make your own Christmas Cards this year, but you really don’t have the time to design and create all your cards, then this class is for you! You'll make 60 - yes, 60 cards in only 3 hours while enjoying Christmas music and snacks!

Class fee is $60 ($1 per card) and includes the I Wish Simply Scrappin’ kit (p. 174), 1 package of Stampin’ Dimensionals, and 60 Whisper White envelopes. Examples of a few of the cards we'll be making are included at the end of this post.

Topeka Class Times
Sunday, November 30th, 12-6p (any 3 hour period) OR
Thursday, December 4th, 5-10p (any 3 hour period)

Manhattan Class Time
Saturday, December 6th, 9a-6p (any 3 hour period)

We must have your prepaid reservation by Tuesday, November 18th to hold your spot and have time to prepare your card kits.

We will be using the Snow Swirled stamp set (p. 32). You can add this stamp set to the class for $24.95 plus shipping and tax or you can share our set.

You must provide your own adhesive. We recommend at least 2 snails to complete all 60 cards. We’re glad to order it to have at class for you, just let us know!

A pair of scissors and a bone folder will also be helpful for you to bring.

Christmas Gifts

Do you have a long list of people that you'd like to give a small gift to this Christmas season? Maybe you'd like to make a little something that is fast, easy, and cost effective?

Come on Tuesday, November 18th from 7-10p and make a eight cute and easy candy-filled Christmas gifts (2 copies each of 4 different gifts) and receive detailed instructions for each gift (including a supply list). The registration fee is only $20 and includes all the supplies (including the candy) for these 8 gifts!

Please register for this class by emailing me at cari@ksu.edu by Saturday, November 15th to reserve your spot. You won't want to miss out on this class! I'll see you there!

Coaster Class--and you're invited!

These coasters are fun and fast to make, and they're sure to be a hit with your friends and family this Christmas! Come make as many sets of coasters as you please, and customize them however you want! Get all your Christmas shopping done in one night!

You’ll have open access to all my stamp sets and all the Stampin’ Up! ink colors!
The cost is $10 per set of 4 coasters (includes coaster wrap). Just email me (cari@ksu.edu) by Friday, October 31st and tell me how many sets you plan to make!

These are my monogram coasters:

...but you can make yours however you like!

Manhattan Class Times

• Tuesday, November 4th 7-9p
• Sunday, November 9th 2-4p

Topeka Class Time

• Wednesday, November 5th 7-9p

**Registration deadline is Friday, October 31st**

Happy Stamping!

Coaster Class

I apologize for the late notice. My coaster class was originally scheduled for tomorrow night (October 28) and Sunday afternoon (November 2) in Manhattan. I have had to reschedule both Manhattan class times due to conflicts. The coaster class will be held on both Tuesday, November 4th from 7-9p and on Sunday, November 9th from 2-4p in Manhattan. The same class will be held in Topeka on Wednesday, November 5th from 7-9p.

If you are on my mailing list, you will receive an invitation soon. I hope you can make it!

Topeka Big Shot

I've heard through the grapevine that some of you don't know what the Big Shot is and you're scared to come to the class! My jaw is on the floor! This machine has completely changed the way I create! I'll do my best to explain what I can about this incredible machine, but the best way to understand this machine is to use it! That's why you'll have a chance to see and use the machine yourself this Thursday, October 23rd at my mom's house in Topeka. If you're on her mailing list, you'll receive an email soon with specifics about the class.

In the meantime, click here to see the projects I did about a month ago with the Big Shot.


This is the machine itself. It is a lightweight manual die cutting machine (it requires no electricity). It is super easy to use and can help you create beautiful shapes and accents for your cards, scrapbook pages, and home decor items.


This is a picture of the SU! exclusive Top Note die. I apologize for the low quality picture--this is the best my camera would do. Basically these dies can cut through several layers of card stock at one time to make bulk projects a snap (think Christmas cards and thank you notes)! There are two types of dies: Steel Rule dies and Chemically-Etched dies. The Steel Rule dies can cut through 8-10 sheets of card stock at one time, or you can experiment with tons of other fun materials. Here is a list of 50 materials you can cut with Steel Rule dies and the Big Shot. The Chemically-Etched dies are smaller and can only cut through one sheet of card stock at a time.

If you'd like more information, feel free to contact me or register for the Topeka Big Shot class by Wednesday, October 22nd.

Here are the three projects we'll be creating at the class on Thursday:

Mini Album (with room for up to 6 pictures):



Greeting Card:



Cute Gift Filled with Candy (perfect for ANYONE!):



The registration fee is only $20, but spots are limited! Email Cori today (cori@tfmwireless.net) to reserve your spot! Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 22nd.

Happy Stamping!

Card Kit Update

Sorry I forgot to add this to the last post:

October's featured Accessory: Flower Fusion Accents and Elements set ($14.95 $12.70)
October's featured Stamp Set: Simply Said ($25.95 $22.05)

Other Add-On Items:

• Versamark Ink Pad
• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.25)
  
• Snail Adhesive ($6.95; $4.50 refill)
• Mini Glue Dots ($4.95)

Place your order soon!

October Card Kit of the Month

Here you are...October’s Card Kit of the Month designs! Remember that for only $20 you’ll receive all the consumable supplies (cardstock, ribbon, etc.--minus the Accessory of the Month) to make 6 copies of each of these two cards. PLUS you’ll receive the step-by-step instructions for two other card designs using the same materials.




















Remember that you can purchase both the featured Accessory of the Month as well as the featured Stamp Set of the Month for 15% off with the purchase of this kit!

October's featured Accessory: Flower Fusion Accents and Elements set ($14.95 $12.70)
October's featured Stamp Set: Simply Said ($25.95 $22.05)

Be sure to contact me for more information! Order your card kit soon—the deadline is this Friday, October 10th!

Hey, Big Shot!

(Make your very own custom mini album like this one! Read on to find out how!)

Have you heard me talking about the new Big Shot non-stop for the past month and would like to have a chance to see it and play with it in person? Here's your chance!

Come Tuesday, October 14th and spend a few hours playing with the new Stampin' Up! exclusive Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine. You'll get to make three fun projects:

• Mini Album (with room for up to 6 pictures--a sample album is pictured above)
• Greeting Card
• Cute Gift Filled with Candy (perfect for ANYONE!)

The registration fee is only $20, but spots are limited! Email me today (cari@ksu.edu) to reserve your spot! Registration deadline is Friday, October 10th. See you next week!

Happy Stamping!

Online Ordering has Arrived!!

I am so very excited to announce that starting today, right this very minute, you can place an order on my Demonstrator Business Website all on your own! No more emailing me, then waiting for a response, then emailing me back to confirm, etc. You can place your own order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Please know that you are free to call or email me with your order if you like. I'm always still available to answer any questions you might have about any product or promotion or technique, but now if you decide you just have to have that Stamp-a-ma-jig when you're up at midnight trying to stamp that silly greeting straight on your project, you can just get online and order it! It's as simple as that!

In addition to being able to order online, the entire catalog is online as well along with lots of the card samples. The Big Shot and all of the dies are pictured as well as our entire Decor Elements line! It's all there and ready to be ordered. To access this online catalog and ordering system, just go to my Demonstrator website (www.createwithcari.stampinup.net) and click on "Shop Now" in the top right-hand corner.

TRY IT NOW!

As an added *BONUS*, if you place an order of at least $25 in merchandise before 11:59p next Tuesday night, you'll receive a *FREE* Classic Stampin' Pad of your choice!

**You will not be able to add this stamp pad to your order (unfortunately), but I will order your stamp pad for you, and you'll receive it on or around Wednesday, September 24th. Once you've placed your qualifying order, just email me with the color of stamp pad you would like as your free gift and I'll order it for you--free of charge!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

July Card Kit of the Month

I am pleased to present July's card kit of the month:



Each month I offer a new card kit for your purchase. This kit will include all the consumable supplies (card stock, ribbon, etc.) to make 12 copies of this card. As an added bonus, when you purchase this card kit, you'll receive detailed instructions for not only this card, but 3 other card designs you can create using the supplies in your kit!

With the purchase of this card kit, you'll receive 15% off the following stamp sets:

A Beautiful Thing ($18.95 $16.10 with the purchase of this kit; pg. 62; 110797)

Celebrate Everything ($17.95 $15.25 with the purchase of this kit; pg. 142; 109525)

For more information about purchasing the July Card Kit, visit my Upcoming Events page. To join the card kit club, see my Clubs page.

Happy Stamping!
-Cari